Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News Clack Middle School science teachers Robin Swartz, left, and Craig Carroll congratulate each other after they were presented with the Star Teacher Grant on Thursday, September 19, 2013.

Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News The Abilene Police Department investigate a bank robbery that took place at the BBVA Compass Bank at 1049 N 3rd St. on Thursday, September 19, 2013.

Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News Gary Brown, left, shares a laugh with Valarie Kennedy, right, during the Abilene Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event at the Abilene Reporter-News on Thursday, September 19, 2013.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News David Itkin (right) conducts the Abilene Philharmonic during the group's rehearsal on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, at the Abilene Civic Center. The Philharmonic will hold its first concert of the 63rd season will begin at 7:30 p.m on Saturday.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Members of the Abilene Philharmonic play during the group's rehearsal on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, at the Abilene Civic Center.

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Joy Lewis/Reporter-News Abilene Police Sgt. Brian Cokonougher leaves Abilene High School Thursday, September 19, 2013 after an investigation following a prank call that a gunman was on campus. APD located the minor who placed the prank call to 911. The minor could face charges from Abilene Independent School District for making a terroristic threat. Abilene Police Lt. Joe Tauer said rumors were spread through social media which caused stress and anxiety for parents and students. "We want parents to know that their children are safe here at Abilene High School," Lt. Tauer said.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Fans try to take shelter from the rain while watching Hardin-Simmons soccer game against McMurry on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, at the HSU Soccer Complex.

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Joy Lewis/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons University sophomores line up in sprinkling rain to dunk their hands in purple dye for a keychain Thursday at HSU. The retention activity is for sophomores; their key chains resemble their future senior rings.

Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News Crickets are seen outside of Abilene Christian University's Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. ACU has recently seen an increase of insects around campus.

Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Doil Hammons, 94, smooths out a plastic shopping bag Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 at Good Samaritan Ministries in Brownwood. Hammons is one of the volunteers assisting the non-profit which will mark 20 years Oct. 1.

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Joy Lewis/Reporter-News People fill Moody Auditorium to hear Dr. Peter Williams, of Cambridge University, explain the sources and language of the gospels Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the Abilene Christian University Summit.

Joy Lewis/Reporter-News Dr. Peter Williams, an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies at the University of Aberdeen and a lecturer at the University of Cambridge, speaks about the reliability of the gospels Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the Abilene Christian University Summit.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News McMurry's Colin Brown (14) heads the ball over Hardin-Simmons' Rowan Meyer (28) during the first half of the Cowboys' 4-1 win over McMurry on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, at the HSU Soccer Complex.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons' Rory McCullough (20) celebrates with teammate Laurent Maksoud (21) after McCullough's goal during the second half of the Cowboys' 4-1 win over McMurry on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, at the HSU Soccer Complex.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons' Tanner Coffin (15) runs the ball between McMurry defenders Colin Brown (14) and Juan Isacura (7) during the first half of the Cowboys' 4-1 win over McMurry on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, at the HSU Soccer Complex.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News McMurry goalie Neil O'Sullivan (99) attempts to save a shot over Hardin-Simmons' Laurent Maksoud (21) during the first half of the Cowboys' 4-1 win over McMurry on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, at the HSU Soccer Complex.